XXIX 1 Paro Pass, Bhutan 2016
- 100 x 180 cm
- Fotografie in oplage
- Archival print
Bhutan's verdant valleys, filled with fluttering prayer flags, are surrounded by the tall, snow-capped mountains that have isolated the country for much of its history.
The fluttering prayer flags adorn every high pass in Bhutan. They are a very important part of the Himalayan tradition of ensuring safe passage at high altitudes.
When sent around a mountain pass, they form a chaotic tapestry of cultural affirmation. The flags were traditionally used by Tibetans to spread mantras, bring good luck and prosperity, and ward off demons.
Image from book: Hommage to Humanity.
Since his first internationally acclaimed exploration of Tibet nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson (born in Kent, England, 1967) has traveled to the world's most hidden corners to photograph indigenous peoples. In 2013 he published his first book "Before They Pass Away", making his lifelong dream of creating awareness about the unimaginable diversity of the world a reality.
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Jimmy Nelson
Since his first internationally acclaimed exploration of Tibet nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson (born in Kent, England, 1967) has traveled to the world's most hidden corners to photograph indigenous peoples. In 2013 he published his first book "Before They Pass Away", making his lifelong dream of creating awareness about the unimaginable diversity of the world a reality.
